European Sojourn

📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 🏁 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 🌙 21 Nights Bucharest 🚢 Viking Vidar
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Bucharest Romania Wander through the opulent Palace of Parliament, the world's second-largest building, and discover Communist-era grandeur frozen in time.
Arrive 2026-09-30 00:00:00 Depart 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Day 2
Ruse Bulgaria Explore majestic Ottoman fortresses and stroll through charming Danube riverfront squares steeped in centuries of Austro-Hungarian architectural splendor.
Arrive 2026-10-01 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Day 3
Vidin Bulgaria Explore the imposing Baba Vida Fortress, a magnificent medieval stronghold rising majestically from the Danube River with centuries of history.
Arrive 2026-10-02 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-02 00:00:00
Day 4
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Day 4
Golubac Serbia Explore the dramatic medieval Golubac Fortress perched on the Danube River's edge where seven towers tell centuries of Balkan history.
Arrive 2026-10-03 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-03 00:00:00
Day 5
Belgrade Serbia Explore centuries of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian history while wandering the charming cobblestone streets of Kalemegdan Fortress overlooking the Danube.
Arrive 2026-10-04 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-04 00:00:00
Day 6
Osijek Croatia Wander through centuries of Austro-Hungarian grandeur along the Danube River's most captivating waterfront promenade.
Arrive 2026-10-05 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-05 00:00:00
Day 7
Kalocsa Hungary Wander through the enchanting Danube riverbanks and explore centuries of paprika-making traditions in this charming Hungarian town.
Arrive 2026-10-06 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-06 00:00:00
Day 8
Budapest Hungary Sail past grand palatial architecture and soak in legendary thermal baths while the Danube glides through Europe's most enchanting river city.
Arrive 2026-10-07 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-07 00:00:00
Day 9
Budapest Hungary Sail past grand palatial architecture and soak in legendary thermal baths while the Danube glides through Europe's most enchanting river city.
Arrive 2026-10-08 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-08 00:00:00
Day 10
Vienna Austria Glide through enchanting Danube canals past imperial palaces while sipping Viennese coffee in the heart of Central Europe's most elegant capital.
Arrive 2026-10-09 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-09 00:00:00
Day 11
Vienna Austria Glide through enchanting Danube canals past imperial palaces while sipping Viennese coffee in the heart of Central Europe's most elegant capital.
Arrive 2026-10-10 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-10 00:00:00
Day 12
🌊 At Sea
Day 12
Melk Austria Perch high above the Danube River to explore the magnificent baroque Melk Abbey, one of Austria's most stunning monasteries with breathtaking views and centuries of history.
Arrive 2026-10-11 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-11 00:00:00
Day 13
Passau Germany Wander through the stunning Altstadt where three rivers converge and baroque architecture rises majestically from centuries past.
Arrive 2026-10-12 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-12 00:00:00
Day 14
Regensburg Germany Wander through medieval cobblestone streets and marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of the 13th-century cathedral dominating this Danube riverside jewel.
Arrive 2026-10-13 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-13 00:00:00
Day 15
🌊 At Sea
Day 15
Nuremberg Germany Wander through perfectly preserved medieval lanes and explore the impressive Imperial Castle that towers over this enchanting Bavarian city.
Arrive 2026-10-14 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-14 00:00:00
Day 16
Bamberg Germany Wander through fairy-tale medieval streets and discover a stunning prince-bishop's palace rising above the Regnitz River.
Arrive 2026-10-15 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Day 17
Würzburg Germany Wander through the magnificent Prince-Bishop's Palace, a stunning Baroque masterpiece perched above the Main River with breathtaking frescoed ceilings.
Arrive 2026-10-16 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-16 00:00:00
Day 18
Wertheim Germany Wander through meticulously preserved half-timbered villages and shop at one of Europe's largest outlet malls nestled in charming Franconian countryside.
Arrive 2026-10-17 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-17 00:00:00
Day 18
🌊 At Sea
Day 19
🌊 At Sea
Day 19
Koblenz Germany Ascend the dramatic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress via cable car for breathtaking Rhine Valley views and centuries of Rhineland history.
Arrive 2026-10-18 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-18 00:00:00
Day 20
Cologne Germany Marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral while sipping Kölsch beer in charming riverside taverns along the Rhine.
Arrive 2026-10-19 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-19 00:00:00
Day 21
🌊 At Sea
Day 21
Kinderdijk Netherlands Explore a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of 19 perfectly preserved windmills reflected in serene waterways, a mesmerizing Dutch engineering marvel.
Arrive 2026-10-20 00:00:00 Depart 2026-10-20 00:00:00
Day 22
Amsterdam Netherlands Glide through picturesque canals lined with 17th-century townhouses and world-class museums on intimate waterway tours.
Arrive 2026-10-21 00:00:00

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Rhine Danube River
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